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……. and the nickel, and the dime. We got rid of the half-cent in 1853. It simply didn’t have enough purchasing power to be worth using. The cent was good enough. One cent in those days had the purcha… (View Post)

I'm sure you suspect the spot, but I'm guessing they didn't even notice that area. Most likely something else, or perhaps a few something elses. (View Post)

Working in medicine, hospice, as a first responder, or in the funeral industry keeps the finality of it all front and center all the time. I suppose it's both a curse and a blessing. Still, there are… (View Post)

"Have fun with your coins." - HRH Honestly, this is best advice I can think of. It reminds us to keep it real, and not stress too much about money and grades. A wise numismatist once saw me… (View Post)

.... lesser known, specialized knowledge huh? Coin collecting can be fun, and while grades, plastic, stickers and registries can add to the fun, those things can also detract from it. (View Post)